Timeline
15:48
Start with a coffee and a pastry at AO&Co. Market & Cafe. It is close to the garden and open until 18:00, giving you plenty of time to digest before you head in.
16:03
Walk 10 minutes to the Missouri Botanical Garden. Enter the grounds and find a quiet bench or path with a western view. The garden is open until 17:00, so you have time to settle in.
17:03
Watch the sunset at 17:03. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the gardens as the day ends.
17:33
Stay for a few minutes as the light fades. The garden remains open until 17:00, but the evening atmosphere is peaceful and quiet.
Local tip
The garden is closed on Christmas Day. Arrive early enough to secure a good spot for the sunset view.
Check before you go
- Missouri Botanical Garden hours: Mo-Su 09:00-17:00.
- AO&Co. Market & Cafe hours: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00.
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